Women have been directing films from the beginning of cinema — and have continued to break new cinematic ground since. Earlier on women sometimes had a good shot at participating, but as the studio system took shape, men largely muscled women out of directing, producing, show running and other key creative roles. Female directors persisted anyway, innovating techniques and tackling subjects once prohibited to their gender. This piece focuses on filmmakers that have innovated or pushed boundaries in some way. Thanks to a push for more women in this film and television space.
Kendrick P is a busy guy – between getting his music featured on BET and MTV to releasing his first album to advocating for gun safety, we managed to get him to slow down long enough to answer five questions for We Are Memphis Music. Tell us about your album WYAF – how long have you been working…
Everyone a good story – The truth is however that NOT everyone loves to read them. Memphis’ ubiquitous stories and experiences NEED to be told, and considering the diversity and culture of Bluff City, there will never be a shortage of tales to be told, opinions to be expressed, and advice to be given. Podcasts…
2020 was a roller coaster of a year for many of us, to say the least. However, there’s no doubt that Bluff City is resilient, inspired, and always grinding. Even during a PANDEMIC, our artists have still shown up, and never stopped doing what they love, reinforcing our spirits and hope with the music and…
Memphis is and always has been(in our opinion) the epicenter of Holiday music for all time! It is no surprise that the birthplace of blues and the center of soul provides the lion’s share of holiday classics and modern melodies that consistently decorate the airwaves with joy, comfort, and on this tracklist at least, a…
Let’s face it. 2020 has not been a walk in the park. But, here in Memphis, we know the grind never stops. Despite this year’s circumstances, Memphians across the city have harnessed their creative energy, put their soul into everything from business endeavors to creative projects, and used some of their worst moments to inspire…
By Brianna Smith-Herman Women DJs have an enriched history! They have always played a critical role in music and dance and, upon closer inspection, women have defied the odds all along. Beyond building careers as vocalists and dancers, they also were risk-taking label managers, scene-defining DJs, visionary artists, and producers. Women are blossoming in an…
Since the dawn of human history, art, artifacts, and the historical record of those most important milestones of our collective heritage have been the keystones and indications of our history. Over time, collections of antiquities, significant artistic achievements, and celebrations of the surreal and creative have been housed safely and placed on display in museums…
We are in the height of Spooky Season, and ready to explore a few of the stranger sites as well as weird things to do in Memphis. Although there is plenty to scare us at home, being Halloween and all, we have put together a list of places that you can visit around the city…
